Let's Have Some Midwest Fun with LaurenMidwest

Let's Read Fun Books in Minnesota | Cori Doerrfeld

Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Twin Cities author and illustrator Cori Doerrfeld. We'll dive into her artistic journey, explore her inspirations, and get a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process. Plus, we'll chat about her latest book, "Nellie's Big Splash.” Guest: Cori Doerrfeld, author and illustrator Book: "Nellie's Big Splash"Some of the links are affiliate links Nellie’s Big Splash  https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780593856291 [https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780593856291] The Rabbit Listened  https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780735229358 [https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780735229358] Tyler Page https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781250758330 [https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781250758330]   St. Olaf https://wp.stolaf.edu/ [https://wp.stolaf.edu/] MCAD https://www.mcad.edu/ [https://www.mcad.edu/] Minnesota State Fair https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/50-things-to-do-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/50-things-to-do-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/]  Fried Pickle https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3089.1/ [https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3089.1/]   Giant Slide https://www.mnstatefair.org/location/giant-slide/ [https://www.mnstatefair.org/location/giant-slide/]   Fine Arts Building https://www.mnstatefair.org/location/fine-arts-center/ [https://www.mnstatefair.org/location/fine-arts-center/] Lake Nokomis https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/lake-nokomis-main-beach-sandy-fun-for-everyone/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/lake-nokomis-main-beach-sandy-fun-for-everyone/] Lake Harriet https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/lake-harriet-park/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/lake-harriet-park/] Sledding Hills https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-sledding-hills-guide/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-sledding-hills-guide/] North Shore  https://northshorevisitor.com/ [https://northshorevisitor.com/] Nerstrand Big Woods State Park https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/6-twin-cities-metro-area-minnesota-state-parks/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/6-twin-cities-metro-area-minnesota-state-parks/]   Minnesota KidLit https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bookhounds-author-directory/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bookhounds-author-directory/] Sea Salt Eatery https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/minnehaha-regional-park/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/minnehaha-regional-park/] Minnehaha Falls https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/minnehaha-regional-park/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/minnehaha-regional-park/] Juicy Lucy’s at Matt’s Bar https://mattsbar.com/ [https://mattsbar.com/] Owamni Restaurant https://owamni.com/ [https://owamni.com/]   Lake Harriet Rose Gardens https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/public-flower-gardens/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/public-flower-gardens/] Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780062682826 [https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780062682826] Wild Rumpus https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/wild-rumpus-books-minneapolis/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/wild-rumpus-books-minneapolis/] Red Balloon Bookshop  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/red-balloon-bookshop/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/red-balloon-bookshop/]

Let's Have Some Midwest Fun with LaurenMidwest

In this episode, we’re joined by the hilarious and oh-so-relatable Lauren Midwest—aka Lauren Trefethren—all the way from Fargo, ND! If you’re not already following her on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, you’re missing out on some of the most spot-on (and laugh-out-loud funny) takes on Midwest life. Whether you grew up in a small town or just want a humorous crash course in Midwest culture, Lauren’s content is a must. Join us as we chat about life, nostalgia, and all the quirks that make the Midwest feel like home. Tune in and get ready to feel seen! 🎙️✨ Lauren Midwest  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmidwest/ [https://www.instagram.com/laurenmidwest/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.midwest [https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.midwest] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMidwest [https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMidwest] Vikings: https://www.vikings.com/ [https://www.vikings.com/] Twins: https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-twins-games-on-the-cheap/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-twins-games-on-the-cheap/] Timberwolves: https://www.nba.com/timberwolves [https://www.nba.com/timberwolves] Wild: https://www.nhl.com/wild/ [https://www.nhl.com/wild/] Mall of America: https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/mall-of-america-family-guide/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/mall-of-america-family-guide/] Build  A Bear:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/build-bear-workshop/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/build-bear-workshop/] LEGO:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/lego-imagination-center/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/lego-imagination-center/] Hyland Lake Park Reserve:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/hyland-lake-park-reserve/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/hyland-lake-park-reserve/]   Central Park, Maple Grove:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/central-park-maple-grove/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/central-park-maple-grove/] Elm Creek Park Reserve: https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/elm-creek-park-reserve-maple-grove/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/elm-creek-park-reserve-maple-grove/] Itasca State Park:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/itasca-state-park-park-rapids/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/itasca-state-park-park-rapids/] Medora, ND:  https://discovermedora.com/ [https://discovermedora.com/] Teddy Roosevelt National Park: https://www.nps.gov/thro/ [https://www.nps.gov/thro/]   International Peace Gardens: https://peacegarden.com/ [https://peacegarden.com/] North Dakota:https://www.ndtourism.com/ [https://www.ndtourism.com/]

Let's Go To A Puppet Show at Children's Theatre

Kevin Michael Wesson, the talented puppeteer behind 'Leonardo in A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster,' joins the Let’s Go Do Fun Stuff Show! He shares all about this fun and engaging production, playing at Children’s Theatre Company through March 9 on the Cargill Stage.The show is a delightful 45-minute experience, perfect for kids ages 3 and up (yes, even adults will love it!). Tune in to hear Kevin talk about the magic of puppetry and his adventures in Minnesota!Children’s Theatre Company: https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/childrens-theatre-company/Manual Cinema https://manualcinema.com/work/leonardo-a-wonderful-show-about-a-terrible-monsterMo Willems https://mowillemsworkshop.com/catalog/books/collection/leonardo-the-terrible-monster Kennedy Center https://www.kennedy-center.org/Metro Transit https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/public-transit/Eat Street https://eatstreetcrossing.com/In the Heart of the Beast https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/heart-beast-mask-puppet-theatre/Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival https://chicagopuppetfest.org/

Let's Go To a Fun Bucket Brigade Show

Jeremiah Gamble is one half of the creative genius behind Bucket Brigade Theater (the other half is his wife Vanessa Gamble).  On January 31, 2025, ‘Til Death–their long running Valentine’s Day show–opens at Art House North.  In their 13th year of this show, hilarity ensues.   Learn more about Bucket Brigade, ‘Til Death, and Minnesota favorites from this Minnesota native. Bucket Brigade Theater https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/bucket-brigade-saint-paul/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/bucket-brigade-saint-paul/] ‘Til Death https://www.bucketbrigadetheater.com/shows/til-death/ [https://www.bucketbrigadetheater.com/shows/til-death/] Art House North https://www.arthousenorth.com/ [https://www.arthousenorth.com/] Jeremiah Gamble https://www.instagram.com/jgamblepoetry/ [https://www.instagram.com/jgamblepoetry/] Vanessa Gamble https://www.instagram.com/theaterforthethirsty/ [https://www.instagram.com/theaterforthethirsty/] Minnehaha Academy https://www.minnehahaacademy.net/ [https://www.minnehahaacademy.net/] Brake Bread Bakery https://www.brakebread.com/ [https://www.brakebread.com/] Springboard for the Arts  https://springboardforthearts.org/ [https://springboardforthearts.org/] Nathan and Stephanie Cousins  Anna and Damian Leverett  West 7th Neighborhood St. Paul https://www.visitsaintpaul.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/west-7th-street/ [https://www.visitsaintpaul.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/west-7th-street/] Duluth https://visitduluth.com/ [https://visitduluth.com/] Hinckley https://hinckleymn.com/ [https://hinckleymn.com/] Rochester https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/ [https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/] Winona https://visitwinona.com/ [https://visitwinona.com/]   Grand Marais https://www.visitcookcounty.com/places-to-visit/grand-marais/ [https://www.visitcookcounty.com/places-to-visit/grand-marais/] Minnesota State Fair https://www.mnstatefair.org/ [https://www.mnstatefair.org/] Poncho Dog https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3077.1/ [https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3077.1/] 1919 Root Beer https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3195.1/ [https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3195.1/] Sweet Martha’s https://www.mnstatefair.org/about-the-fair/time-lapse-videos/sweet-marthas/ [https://www.mnstatefair.org/about-the-fair/time-lapse-videos/sweet-marthas/] Dario in the North Loop Minneapolis https://www.dariorestaurant.com/ [https://www.dariorestaurant.com/] North Shore https://northshorevisitor.com/ [https://northshorevisitor.com/] Crooked Creek Retreat https://www.crooked-creek-retreat.com/ [https://www.crooked-creek-retreat.com/] Ten Thousand Things Theater https://tenthousandthings.org/ [https://tenthousandthings.org/] Lake Superior  https://www.lsmma.com/ [https://www.lsmma.com/] Silverwood Park https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/silverwood-park [https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/silverwood-park] Family Fun Twin Cities https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/] Family Fun Twin Cities Email https://family-fun-twin-cities.kit.com/a2d19d7d7e [https://family-fun-twin-cities.kit.com/a2d19d7d7e]

Let's Go Do Fun Stuff | Local Author Matt Eicheldinger

An interview with Matt Eicheldinger!  What a great way to start the new year.  We talk a lot about what he’s got cookin’ and what he loves about the Twin Cities. (Some of these links are affiliate links.  Learn more about it here [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/affiliate-sales-policies/].) Links to what we discussed.  The Day Nora Ate the Sun https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781524888718 [https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781524888718] Sticky Notes https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781524894351 [https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781524894351] Matt Sprouts and the Search for the Chompy Whompers: https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781524894801 [https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9781524894801] PBS  https://www.pbs.org/ [https://www.pbs.org/] American Library Association https://www.ala.org/ [https://www.ala.org/] Trisha Speed Shaskan https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bookhounds-author-directory/trisha-speed-shaskan/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bookhounds-author-directory/trisha-speed-shaskan/] Stephen Shaskan https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bookhounds-author-directory/stephen-shaskan/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bookhounds-author-directory/stephen-shaskan/] Mychal Threets https://www.instagram.com/mychal3ts/ [https://www.instagram.com/mychal3ts/] Jason Reynolds https://www.instagram.com/jasonreynolds83/ [https://www.instagram.com/jasonreynolds83/] Bill Watterson –Calvin and Hobbes https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780836218053 [https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780836218053] The Giver https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780544336261 [https://bookshop.org/a/4766/9780544336261] Minnesota and Twin Cities Links 9 Mile Creek https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/nine-mile-creek-regional-trail/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/nine-mile-creek-regional-trail/] Minnesota River https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/landing/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/directory/landing/] Minnesota River Bottoms Trail:  https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/6126495/minnesota-river-bottoms-lyndale-ave-to-bloomington-ferry-rd [https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/6126495/minnesota-river-bottoms-lyndale-ave-to-bloomington-ferry-rd] Moir  Park https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/moircentral-park/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/moircentral-park/] Bloomington  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bloomington-family-fun/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/bloomington-family-fun/] Three Rivers Park District:  https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/three-rivers-park-system/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/three-rivers-park-system/] Hyland Lake Park https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/hyland-lake-park-reserve/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/hyland-lake-park-reserve/] Carver Park Reserve https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/carver-park-reserve/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/carver-park-reserve/] Lowry Nature Center https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/lowry-nature-center/ [https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/twin-cities-parks/lowry-nature-center/] Victoria https://www.victoriamn.gov/ [https://www.victoriamn.gov/] Twin Cities Bakeries: Still waiting to hear back from Matt